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Registration opens for 2014 ACT Scholarship Awards
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), in partnership with the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) and Nedbank Arts Affinity, is once again offering three performing arts scholarships for local aspirant performers. Read more >>


Education
OpenView HD brings Free State schools new learning capabilities in high definition

Issued by OpenView HD

OpenView HD and the Free State Department of Education have joined forces to bring educational channels to 10 schools in the province. Read more >>

E-learning
Vocational and FET qualifications at Milpark College

Issued by Milpark Education

Deciding on what to study and where to study can be a really tough choice. How do you know what's right for you? What if you don't meet the course entry requirements? Will you get the skills you need to be job-ready? Milpark College, Milpark Education's Vocational and Further Education and Training (FET) School was launched this year to give you more choice! Read more >>

Higher Education
Dimension Data rewards top matriculants
Dimension Data has contributed R100,000 towards an initiative set up by the City of Johannesburg to recognise and reward the achievements of the top matriculant at 20 of the city's highest achieving township schools. Read more >>

Class of 2013: Rebuilding confidence in the face of failure
The majority of last year's matriculants are now settling in at universities and colleges, have embarked on a gap year abroad, or have started looking for work. But there are still a large number of school leavers left in limbo: matriculants whose marks were not good enough to secure a place at a higher education institution, who have no idea as to how to tackle the year. Read more >>

Fellows graduate from the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
41 Fellows recently graduated from the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation after completing their university degrees and the Foundation's Fellowship Programme. The Fellows now join the Association of Allan Gray Fellows, entering into a lifelong relationship with the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. Read more >>

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mduduzi Manana attends College of Cape Town prize giving

Issued by College of Cape Town

According to the speech by Dr. Blade Nzimande at the launch of the White Paper for Post School Education and Training in Pretoria on 16 January, "over 3.4 million of the country's young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are not in employment, education or training and a strategy is required to pull them out of the doldrums of poverty and misery." Read more >>

Damelin Bloemfontein changes a resident's life with a R75,000 bursary

Issued by Damelin

Damelin Bloemfontein took over the airwaves on Friday, 28 February, when they announced the lucky winner of their R75,000 bursary, live on Motheo FM. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
HPV vaccine campaign launched in Bloem

More Matshediso

54 pupils from Gonyane Primary School in Bloemfontein were among the first group of girl learners in the country to get vaccinated against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) on Wednesday,12 March 2014. Read more >>

Skills Training
T-Systems empowers the Emalahleni community
T-Systems in South Africa is empowering the community of Emalahleni, near Witbank, Mpumalanga, with the donation of 38 laptops including software, accessories and training, to 19 local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Read more >>

Thriving in your career instead of merely surviving
Financial analysts have predicted that this year is going to be much worse than last year and consumers are bracing themselves for a tough time as food, electricity and fuel costs continue to increase. The good news is that there are strategies to keep your head above water, help you earn more and surge above rising costs. Read more >>

Ulovane offers field guiding courses
With Africa's rich wildlife and biodiversity, the continent established itself as the ultimate safari destination in the world. This, coupled with the right training, provides the ideal platform for a career in field guiding, where your days are filled with adventure among the most beautiful creatures to walk the planet in an equally as beautiful environment. Read more >>

466/64 Fashion supports children's hospital
When the 466/64 Fashion brand was launched in 2011, its objective was to be the most inspiring global fashion brand and generate a sustainable source of funding for the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Read more >>


Government

Preliminary findings on ECD centres welcomed
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has welcomed the preliminary findings on Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, saying they will make a valuable contribution to government's strategy to improve ECD services in the country. Read more >>

Green schools lead the way in Gauteng
Two new state-of-the-art schools in the country's most populous province have officially opened their doors, with the promise of a good quality education and brighter future through energy efficient means. Read more >>

School feeding scheme benefits nine million children
President Jacob Zuma says about nine million children are benefitting from the school feeding scheme, ensuring that they no longer have to study on empty stomachs. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

PopART Project Manager - Operations - Western Cape
The Desmond Tutu TB Centre at Stellenbosch University is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to assume responsibility for the management of operations relating to PopART. Read more >>

Analyst - DNA Sequencing Unit - Stellenbosch
The Central Analytical Facility at Stellenbosch University seeks an analyst with a MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline in their DNA Sequencing Unit. Read more >>

Digital Project Manager - Cape Town
Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a digital project manager to fill this permanent post in its Creative Services Department, based in the Cape Town area. Read more >>

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Marketing Management - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University has an opportunity in their Department of Business Management for a senior lecturer or a lecturer to teach under and postgraduate modules in marketing management. Read more >>

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Mathematics Education - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University offers an opportunity to candidates with an appropriate PhD degree on a senior lecturer or lecturer level to teach under and postgraduate modules in mathematics education. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Data interpretation and data use for HIV & TB
Centre for Statistical Analysis and Research-CESAR - 2 Apr 2014 to 4 Apr 2014 Braamfontein

A comprehensive data analysis course
Centre for Statistical Analysis and Research-CESAR - 7 Apr 2014 to 11 Apr 2014 Braamfontein

Data capturer course
Centre for Statistical Analysis and Research-CESAR - 7 Apr 2014 to 11 Apr 2014 Braamfontein

Youth Talent ID and Development Conference
Sports Science Institute of South Africa - 8 May 2014 to 9 May 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

Website and email optimisation workshops - 18 Mar 2014 to 2 Apr 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town,Durban
Get to SA's only website and email optimisation workshops: see how we increased conversions from 3% to 32% and grew a newsletter from 10,000 to 238,000 in three months. Read more >>


Leading with Integrity and Resilience
Symphonia - 18 Mar 2014 Cape Town

South African Labour Law
CBM Training - 18 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Customer service excellence
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 18 Mar 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Journos' Writing Gym
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 24 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Reporting with Smartphone and Tablet
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 24 Mar 2014 to 25 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Social media bootcamp
Lucky Fish - 24 Mar 2014 to 28 Mar 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Great curated content not to be underestimated - Natalie Pool
    Barry Roux features strongly in social chatter about Pistorius trial
    Fake it! Durban promo campaign and the false social media profiles

    Medical
      Reviewing safety of Xylitol - Amanda Rogaly
      Busting aesthetic medicine myths - Dr Nerina Wilkinson

      Retail
        New categories for consumer awards
        Franchising contribution to GDP rising - Simone Cooper
        Rwanda ready for retail investment - Danette Breitenbach

        Government
          Mega project to improve Mpumalanga water supply - Siphiwe Nyathi
          New ambulances to improve maternal services
          More political parties to contest 2014 elections - Nthambeleni Gabara

          Mining
            Accutrak prepares for debut at WAMPEX
            Set Point Mozambique at 2014 MMEC
            Merger between mining companies approved

            CSI
              ICHAF introduces rural education programme

              Finance
                BizConnect focuses on financial statements
                Credit lender supports tighter regulation for industry
                Investors should avoid bad news on TV

                Agriculture
                  24% of black households involved in agriculture
                  Rooibos workers concede defeat - Bekezela Phakathi

                  Building
                    GBCSA prepares for 2014 convention

                    GreenBiz
                      OSCAP invites supporters of rhino horn trade
                      Rescued from raging torrents
                      Sanral under fire for destroying rare plants - Bobby Jordan

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Themba Dlamini is BMF's new boss - Evan Pickworth
                        Retrenchment not the end of a career

                        Legal
                          Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr ranked in twelve practice areas

                          Manufacturing
                            Samsung launches triangular air-conditioners
                            Cape Town's oil from plastics project
                            Dyson launches bagless vacuum cleaner

                            Property
                              Is this the right time to fix your bond interest repayments?
                              Property leases - always better in writing
                              Sentiment the main driver of residential property sales

                              Tourism
                                Take advantage of the business travel upswing
                                FlightSiteAgent announces new travel products
                                Orient Express rebrands: Crazy... or clever - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Stop illegitimate mails - save money and increase productivity
                                  Is ADSL a rip-off or not?
                                  Technology trends give way to social trends

                                  Logistics
                                    Driver efficiencies can save SA businesses
                                    SAA takes delivery of new aircraft
                                    Bidvest Panalpina Logistics wins gold

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Full DJ line-up for We Are One Colour Festivals announced
                                      Celebrate "Take a Child to the Theatre Today"
                                      Music to my ears - Eugene Yiga

                                      Automotive
                                        New bikes for Harley-Davidson's 2014 range
                                        Super Group buys majority in GWM SA - Mark Allix and David Furlonger
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